Description
Discover the delicious flavors of Turkish comfort food with this hearty, plant-powered Turkish Zucchini Bean and Rice Skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
Skillet Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 1 medium zucchini (2 cups), small dice *
- ½ cup diced green bell peppers
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 1 cup water
- 1 medium tomato, seeded, diced *
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (+/-)
- 1 teaspoon cumin (+/-)
- Pinch to ¼ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
- ¼ to 1 ¼ teaspoons sea salt (+/-) *
- 1 bay leaf
Other Ingredients:
- 2 – [ 15.5 oz. cans ] cannellini beans, drained and rinsed *
- 2/3 to 1 cup steamed brown rice (or rice of choice) *
- Pinch to ¼ teaspoon Aleppo pepper (optional) *
Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients (except the bay leaf) in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large skillet, add the onions, zucchini, and green bell peppers, sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 9 minutes to soften, add a splash of water, if needed to avoid burning. Then lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic and tomato paste sauté, stir constantly for one minute.
- Then add all the remaining Skillet Ingredients (except the baking soda) and the Spice/Herb Mix to the skillet, stir to incorporate, bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Add the baking soda and the beans, stir to incorporate, tuck in the bay leaf, then gently simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, then stir in the cooked rice and Aleppo pepper (if adding) and simmer for several minutes. After several minutes, remove from the stove and allow to stand undisturbed for 8 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to marry. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Serve with flatbread, pita, or crusty bread.
Notes
Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
Servings: 4. (makes 6 ½ to 7 cups)